Payne / Feuerstein Yoga For Dummies

3. Auflage 2014
ISBN: 978-1-118-83954-6
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons
Format: EPUB
Kopierschutz: Adobe DRM (»Systemvoraussetzungen)

E-Book, Englisch, 408 Seiten, E-Book

Sharing the benefits of yoga in a way that everyone can enjoyand understand
Practicing yoga has many health benefits, including improvingyour overall fitness, flexibility, and strength. It has also beenknown to reduce heart rate and blood pressure. And if you'resuffering from chronic lower back pain, yoga is a perfect choicefor you. Yoga For Dummies, 3rd Edition will show you how toget up to speed on the fundamentals of Yoga, whether you'reparticipating in a class, teaching a class, or practicing it onyour own. This new edition features over 20% new and updatedcontent plus 12 companion videos featuring the hottest and mostpopular poses. Inside, you will find:
* Do-it-yourself yoga programs for you to practice
* The latest techniques for breathing properly
* Photos on key poses that can improve front sides andbacksides
* New coverage on yoga against the wall, the use of props inyoga, couples yoga, and more
If you suffer from anxiety, depression, or chronic pain, yogacan be a wonderfully relaxing exercise for you. Whether you decideto persist in a traditional do-it-yourself yoga practice orexperiment with the use of props in a new yoga routine, this bookcan help. Children, pregnant women, mid-lifers, and seniors can allenjoy the benefits of yoga simply explained in this comprehensive,fun guide.

Autoren/Hrsg.

Payne, Larry

Feuerstein, Georg

Inhaltsverzeichnis

Foreword xv
Introduction 1
Part I: Getting Started with Yoga 5
Chapter 1: Yoga 101: Building a Foundation 7
Chapter 2: Ready, Set, Yoga! 23
Chapter 3: Preparing for a Fruitful Yoga Practice 33
Chapter 4: Relaxed Like a Noodle: The Fine Art of Letting Go ofStress 41
Chapter 5: Breath and Movement Simplified 55
Part II: Moving into Position: Basic YogaPostures 77
Chapter 6: Please Be Seated 79
Chapter 7: Standing Tall 89
Chapter 8: Steady as a Tree: Mastering Balance 107
Chapter 9: Absolutely Abs 115
Chapter 10: Looking at the World Upside Down: Safe InversionPostures 123
Chapter 11: Easy 'round the Bends: Classic Bending FloorPostures 133
Chapter 12: Several Twists on the Yoga Twist 151
Chapter 13: Dynamic Posture: The Rejuvenation Sequence and SunSalutation 159
Chapter 14: A Recommended Beginners' Routine for Men andWomen 167
Part III: Creating and Customizing Your YogaRoutine 177
Chapter 15: Designing Your Own Yoga Program 179
Chapter 16: Partnering Up for Yoga 215
Chapter 17: It's Never Too Soon: Pre- and Postnatal Yoga231
Chapter 18: Yoga for Kids and Teens 243
Chapter 19: It's Never Too Late: Yoga for Midlifers andOlder Adults 265
Chapter 20: Prop Art: The Why and How of Simple Props 287
Chapter 21: Yoga Against the Wall 295
Part IV: Living Life the Yoga Way 309
Chapter 22: Yoga throughout the Day 311
Chapter 23: Meditation and the Higher Reaches of Yoga 323
Chapter 24: Yoga Therapy: Customizing Your Back and BodyTreatments 337
Chapter 25: Using Restorative Postures to Relieve Stress andChronic Pain 357
Part V: The Part of Tens 371
Chapter 26: Ten Tips for a Safe Yoga Practice 373
Chapter 27: Ten Ways to Get the Most out of Your Yoga Practice377
Index 379

Über Autor(innen)

Larry Payne, PhD, is the founding president of theInternational Association of Yoga Therapists and was named one ofAmerica's most respected yoga teachers by the Los AngelesTimes. Georg Feuerstein, PhD, was internationallyrespected for his contribution to Yoga research and the history ofconsciousness.